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ATO confirms changes to ‘bugbear’ reporting issue

The Tax Office’s STP boss has confirmed the ATO has moved to correct a reporting headache for tax and BAS agents.

05 September 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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New minister responsible for advice, tax unveiled by Treasurer

New federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced key Treasury portfolio responsibilities, including the minister in...

04 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO boss backs his dispute process as GST, PAYG clashes linger

The Tax Commissioner has defended the ATO’s compliance approach with small business and has found that GST and PAYG...

03 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Opposition proposes shake-up of ATO appeals processes

Labor has tabled a proposal to introduce a new Second Commissioner of Appeals within the ATO in a bid to ensure there...

03 September 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Common return mistakes flagged for popular occupations

Tax professionals have been urged to utilise specialised guides and toolkits in their interaction with clients to help...

30 August 2018 • By Reporter

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‘A ticking time bomb’: Fight ramps up against audit proposal

The new Federal Treasurer has been warned that it could take close to five years before a breach is detected in an...

30 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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New requirements put forward for deductible gift recipients

The government’s proposed reforms to deductible gift recipients could help improve the consistency of governance over...

30 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Suspected dodgy advisers, directors head to court after ATO swoop

The Federal Court has commenced public examinations on entities connected to a dodgy pre-insolvency adviser, in a move...

29 August 2018 • By Jotham Lian